On Friday, Livia Firth unveiled the new worldwide Eco Age Boutique for brands that advocate ethical fashion. Livia, who is married to English actor Colin Firth, has personally tracked down designers, scouted new talent and got up close and personal with the items. She said: "Each brand on sale here is a serious advocate for a better fashion system and fashion landscape. Each piece has values and Read more
When an item of clothing is too tatty to wear, or I just get plain bored of it, I like to recycle the fabric. As well as taking the good pieces to charity shops, I make a stab at being creative and upcycling pretty prints in new ways. In honour of Earth Day on Sunday, I've put together 7 tips on how to reuse unwanted clothes. Take a look at the ideas, from rag rugs and cushion covers to handbag Read more
Today is Earth Day across the globe, and to mark the occasion, I have rounded up ten of my favourite eco chic items to share with you. Long gone are the days of unattractive vegan shoes and itchy knitted jumpers. In their place are clever uses of recycled fabrics, fair trade accessories and animal product free clothing lines. Click through to see my picks. Read more
Whilst researching for Earth Day yesterday I came across many eco t-shirts raising money for a variety of causes. A lot of them feature funky prints on a plain background which is perfect for Spring/Summer with similar styles featuring at Luella and Alexander McQueen. I already told you about the Luella for Tonic Gen tees but there are also organic cotton tops and a fair trade 'Serene in green' Read more
Earth Day seems like the perfect excuse to introduce you to the one stop shop for eco chic fashion. Fashion-Conscience.com trawls many eco fashion sites to bring you the best that is currently on offer online. You simply chose the item you are looking for (e.g. jeans, shoes, lingerie etc) and Fashion-Conscience will show you all the items currently available. Alternatively, you can chose from a Read more
When shopping at Topshop you can now pick a pair of jeans in your size and decide if you would like a fairtrade pair! Topshop.com now has a whole section dedicated to fairtrade shopping, including denim, t-shirts and leggings. These cropped jeans are perfect for Spring and just £45, not bad for a pair of eco conscious trousers. If you're tall, team them with some flat sandals and a floaty Read more
Who is the vegetarian seen carrying this animal print tote around West Village, New York? Read more
Being a vegetarian (or vegan) has never been so chic with many women speaking out about animal products on both sides of the Atlantic. Many strive to not wear animal products, including Natalie Portman who launched her own line of Vegan shoes. Gwyneth Paltrow is a big fan of her friend Stella McCartney's clothes. But who do you think is the most stylish vegetarian? Source and BigPictures.co.uk Read more
Eco fashion may start at Stella McCartney but it doesn't end there! Over the past few years many eco fashion shops have opened offering ethical footwear that doesn't result in a sacrifice in style. There is a great price range too, previously it was an area where you could only buy super expensive pairs (see Stella McCartney) but now you can get a great pair for as little as £32. The Cri de Read more
You're probably mainly familiar with Laura Bailey for her appearance in the M&S adverts also starring Erin O'Connor and Twiggy amongst others. Laura is an unusual story in the modeling world as she was not discovered until she was 22 years old and shot to fame due to a slightly controversial relationship with Richard Gere. Laura is now 35 years old and pregnant with her second child. She has Read more
